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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Escucha - Parte 3

Learn vocabulary from Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic, Test 3 Listening Part 3, and review useful words and expressions from this section of the practice test.

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
smart
smart
[Adjetivo]

neat, stylish, and attractive in appearance

elegante

elegante

Ex: The restaurant has a smart interior with simple modern furniture. 
flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a physical object that blocks a path or prevents movement

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: The horse jumped cleanly over each obstacle on the course. 
to ensure
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The teacher is ensuring that students understand the new lesson. 
to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to prepare things in anticipation of a specific purpose or event

instalar, preparar

instalar, preparar

Ex: Please set up the venue for the charity event tomorrow. 

Por favor, prepare el lugar para el evento benéfico mañana.

tough
tough
[Adjetivo]

difficult to achieve or deal with

duro, difícil

duro, difícil

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough, especially without relevant experience. 
work placement
work placement
[Sustantivo]

a short period of time when a person works for a company to gain experience and learn about a job, usually as part of their education or training

prácticas, colocación laboral

prácticas, colocación laboral

Ex: His work placement gave him real-world experience in marketing. 

Su prácticas laborales le proporcionaron experiencia real en marketing.

fresh air
fresh air
[Sustantivo]

a refreshing change that brings new energy, ideas, or improvement to a situation

un soplo de aire fresco, un aire de renovación

un soplo de aire fresco, un aire de renovación

Ex: After years of strict policies, the reform was welcomed as fresh air for democracy. 

Después de años de políticas estrictas, la reforma fue recibida como un aire fresco para la democracia.

to organize

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

organizar

organizar

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings. 
appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

the attraction and allure that makes one interesting

atractivo

atractivo

Ex: The appeal of city life attracts many young professionals. 
responsibility
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time. 
grounds
grounds
[Sustantivo]

a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)

terreno, área

terreno, área

boundary
boundary
[Sustantivo]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

límite, frontera

límite, frontera

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 
kit
kit
[Sustantivo]

a set of tools, materials, or equipment collected for a particular purpose

Ex: The testing kit contains everything needed to collect a sample. 
to inspect
to inspect
[Verbo]

to officially or systematically examine something to make sure it is safe, satisfactory, or meets required standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: Engineers inspect the bridge regularly for structural problems. 
changing room
changing room
[Sustantivo]

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

probador, vestuario

probador, vestuario

Ex: He felt a bit nervous waiting in the changing room before his first swim meet. 

Se sentía un poco nervioso esperando en el vestuario antes de su primera competencia de natación.

to trip over

to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running

tropezar, dar un traspié

tropezar, dar un traspié

Ex: The runner almost tripped over the fallen branch on the trail. 

El corredor casi se tropieza con la rama caída en el sendero.

priority
priority
[Sustantivo]

something that is given or regarded as more important than others

prioridad

prioridad

Ex: Reducing costs has become a major priority for the company. 
to rely on
to rely on
[Verbo]

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

contar con, depender de

contar con, depender de

Ex: Many students rely on scholarships to fund their education. 

Muchos estudiantes dependen de becas para financiar su educación.

to interfere

to become involved in someone else's affairs when one's involvement is unwanted or unnecessary

interferir

interferir

Ex: He has no right to interfere in their relationship. 
snap
snap
[Sustantivo]

a photograph taken quickly and without much preparation

Ex: She posted a snap of her new puppy online. 
scheduling
scheduling
[Sustantivo]

setting an order and time for planned events

planificación, programación

planificación, programación

timetable
timetable
[Sustantivo]

a plan showing when particular events, activities, or stages are expected to happen

calendario, cronograma

calendario, cronograma

Ex: The government announced a timetable for the new reforms. 
for instance
for instance
[Adverbio]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

por ejemplo, a modo de ejemplo

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit; for instance, you can join a gym, take up swimming, or go for regular runs. 

Hay varias formas de mantenerse en forma; por ejemplo, puedes unirte a un gimnasio, empezar a nadar o salir a correr regularmente.

delay
delay
[Sustantivo]

the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time

retraso, demora

retraso, demora

Ex: The delay in the project's completion caused frustration among the team members. 
draw
draw
[Sustantivo]

when neither player is able to win the game, typically because there are no more legal moves available or because both players agree to a draw

empate

empate

Ex: The match finished in a draw. 
to [be] up to  {sb}

to be someone's responsibility or decision

Ex: The choice of movie is up to the kids tonight. 
to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to gain or obtain something gradually, typically through growth, experience, or learning

adquirir, desarrollar

adquirir, desarrollar

Ex: Through consistent practice and dedication, she developed fluency in a second language. 
venue
venue
[Sustantivo]

the place where an event, meeting, performance, or other activity takes place

Ex: The concert venue can hold more than ten thousand people. 
to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: During the business negotiation, the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal. 
sponsor
sponsor
[Sustantivo]

a person or organization that supports or promotes a cause, activity, project, or person

Ex: The event attracted several prominent local sponsors. 
to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestirse de etiqueta, arreglarse para una ocasión

vestirse de etiqueta, arreglarse para una ocasión

Ex: It's customary to dress up in traditional attire for cultural celebrations. 

Es costumbre vestirse con atuendos tradicionales para las celebraciones culturales.

organizational
organizational
[Adjetivo]

relating to the structure, management, or activities of an organization or group

organizacional, organizativo

organizacional, organizativo

Ex: Organizational culture influences employee behavior and decision-making. 

La cultura organizacional influye en el comportamiento de los empleados y en la toma de decisiones.

based
based
[Adjetivo]

indicating the main part, material, or feature of something

a base de, basado en

a base de, basado en

Ex: This sauce is tomato-based and full of flavor. 

Esta salsa es a base de tomate y llena de sabor.

matter
matter
[Sustantivo]

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

problema

problema

Ex: Choosing a college major is a significant matter that requires careful consideration. 
on the spot

in a way that is instant and has no delay

al instante, sin demora

al instante, sin demora

Ex: They fixed the problem on the spot. 

Arreglaron el problema al instante.

to anticipate

to foresee a possible event or problem and take action to prepare for or deal with it

Ex: The company had anticipated the shortage by increasing its supplies. 
to work on
to work on
[Verbo]

to focus one's effort, time, or attention on something in order to achieve a particular goal

trabajar en algo para alcanzar un objetivo, dedicar tiempo y esfuerzo a mejorar o resolver algo

trabajar en algo para alcanzar un objetivo, dedicar tiempo y esfuerzo a mejorar o resolver algo

Ex: The team is working on strategies to increase customer satisfaction. 

El equipo está trabajando en estrategias para aumentar la satisfacción del cliente.

deadline
deadline
[Sustantivo]

the latest time or date by which something must be completed or submitted

fecha límite, plazo

fecha límite, plazo

Ex: She missed the deadline for the application, so she couldn't be considered. 

Ella perdió la fecha límite para la solicitud, por lo que no pudo ser considerada.

to suit
to suit
[Verbo]

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

adecuarse, convenir

adecuarse, convenir

Ex: The vibrant colors of the painting suit the lively atmosphere of the room. 
to respond
to respond
[Verbo]

to show improvement or favorable reactions in response to a specific action or intervention

responder, reaccionar

responder, reaccionar

Ex: The athlete responded to the coach's advice by implementing changes in their technique. 
to approach

to draw near or come close in terms of time or arrival

acercarse, aproximarse

acercarse, aproximarse

Ex: The concert is approaching, and ticket sales have surged as fans eagerly anticipate the performance. 
multitasking
multitasking
[Sustantivo]

(of people) the ability to perform more than one task simultaneously

multifunción, realización de diferentes tareas

multifunción, realización de diferentes tareas

Ex: Multitasking can sometimes lead to decreased productivity if not done carefully. 

El multitarea a veces puede llevar a una disminución de la productividad si no se hace con cuidado.

the (big|bigger) picture

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

el panorama general, la visión de conjunto

el panorama general, la visión de conjunto

Ex: A good manager keeps the big picture in mind while handling daily problems. 

Un buen gerente tiene presente el panorama general mientras resuelve los problemas diarios.

fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

showing careful detail or delicate quality

fino, sutil

fino, sutil

Ex: The scientist's fine observations revealed subtle patterns in the data. 
to fill
to fill
[Verbo]

to meet or satisfy a desire, requirement, or need

llenar, satisfacer

llenar, satisfacer

Ex: Spending time with loved ones can fill the emotional need for connection and support. 
ultimate
ultimate
[Adjetivo]

coming at the end of a process, series, or course of events

final

final

Ex: Daniel accepted full responsibility for the ultimate decision. 
refreshment
refreshment
[Sustantivo]

a light snack or drink that is taken to restore energy or refresh oneself

refrigerio, tentempié

refrigerio, tentempié

democratic
democratic
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

democrático

Ex: His democratic ideals prioritize inclusivity, equality, and respect for diverse perspectives. 

Sus ideales democráticos priorizan la inclusividad, la igualdad y el respeto por diversas perspectivas.

to work
to work
[Verbo]

to have the result that is desired

funcionar

funcionar

Ex: The medicine worked and my headache went away. 
networking
networking
[Sustantivo]

the act of building and maintaining relationships with people, often for professional or business purposes

networking, creación de redes

networking, creación de redes

Ex: Effective networking requires good communication and follow-up. 

El networking efectivo requiere buena comunicación y seguimiento.

side
side
[Sustantivo]

an aspect or element of something contrasted with another aspect

aspecto, lado

aspecto, lado

Ex: Every issue has more than one side. 
to think ahead

to carefully consider or make plans for what might happen in the future

planificar con anticipación, prever

planificar con anticipación, prever

Ex: Wise investors think ahead to make informed decisions about their portfolios. 

Los inversores sabios piensan con anticipación para tomar decisiones informadas sobre sus carteras.

ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that a person strongly wants to achieve

ambición

ambición

Ex: Daniel finally achieved his childhood ambition of becoming a pilot. 
to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keeping the budget in mind, we should be mindful of our spending. 
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